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Accountant

Full TimeNot specifiedNot specifiedFinance
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 27 March 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Accountant for a 4-month contract to join a collaborative and supportive accounting team. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements for a diverse portfolio of Trusts and Companies, offering excellent exposure to a professional, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and finalise financial statements in line with UK GAAP. Manage client expectations and respond to queries. Support colleagues with technical issues and ad hoc projects. Build strong relationships with bookkeeping and trust administration teams. Requirements: Experience in preparing/reviewing Trust and Company financial statements (beneficial). Knowledge of statutory requirements and UK GAAP. Working towards or holding ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification. Strong prioritisation, time management, and interpersonal skills. A great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a globally recognised organisation while contributing directly to client-facing work. To apply email jo@recruitmentworks.im or call 629 676.

Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi52%
AI exposure (AIOE)i68%

This role contains a mix of routine and augmented tasks, such as preparing and reviewing financial statements, which are increasingly supported by AI and automation tools. However, significant elements—like client management, team collaboration, and technical problem-solving—require human judgment and interpersonal skills, limiting full automation. The exposure to AI augmentation is high due to the prevalence of document, compliance, and data-driven tasks.

Task analysis

  • Prepare and finalise financial statements for Trusts and Companies in line with UK GAAP.
  • Review financial statements prepared by others for accuracy and compliance.
  • Respond to client queries and manage client expectations.
  • Support colleagues with technical accounting issues and ad hoc projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships with bookkeeping and trust administration teams.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and UK GAAP.
  • Prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and reports.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2421Chartered and Certified Accountants
O*NET: 13-2011.00 Accountants and Auditors
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £90k
UK sector median
£58,597
UK sector mean
£86,468
£0£23k£45k£68k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for rapid financial data analysis
  • Automate routine compliance checks with accounting software
  • Use AI-driven templates for technical report drafting

📈 Disruption outlook

15%1 yr
35%5 yrs
60%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

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🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

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Recommendation

🔀 Hybrid approach

AI can automate routine tasks, but human expertise needed for judgement and client care

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Automate statement preparation and compliance workflows

Copilot for Excel

Analyse financial data and generate reports faster

Copilot Studio

Build AI chatbots for client query handling

Key Skills

Financial ReportingAdvancedIFRS / UK GAAPAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateTeamworkIntermediateClient Relationship ManagementIntermediateTrust AdministrationIntermediateBookkeepingIntermediateCritical ThinkingIntermediateAttention to DetailAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateRegulatory ComplianceIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Analysis and ReportingRegulatory ComplianceTrust and Company AdministrationEconomics and AccountingBusiness AdministrationReporting and Documentation

O*NET Competency Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringCoordinationMathematicsActive LearningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessTime ManagementPersuasion

Alternative Career Paths

Senior Accountant90% match

Progress to a more senior accounting role with increased responsibility for complex accounts and team leadership.

Audit Associate85% match

Transition into auditing, focusing on compliance, internal controls, and financial statement verification.

Trust Administrator78% match

Move into trust administration, managing trust structures and compliance for clients.

Financial Analyst75% match

Shift to analyzing financial data and trends to support business decision-making.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Intuit QuickBooksSAP ConcurGoogle DocsMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareWorkday software

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Processing Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

35%

of conversations

Classic Auto. Risk

94%

Frey & Osborne

Job Zone

-1/5

Extensive prep

O*NET Median Salary

£56k

US ref. $71k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Business and Financial Operations

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